Hello! Today, I have a very simple and easy do-it-yourself Wedding Invitation. I will teach you, how with very few products, you can get a professional wedding invitation that can be customized for your own taste. No matter the theme, or wedding colors you choose, you can design your own wedding invitations.
Did you know that, according to Wikipedia, there are 2.5 million weddings in the United States each year? Wow, who knew?! That means that there are a lot of individuals out there planning for their big day! It’s a good thing that this project is designed to inspire those planning for their special day to create quick, simple and elegant handmade wedding invitations.
Time: 30 minute Skill: Beginner/Intermediate
Directions
Step 1
Cut a piece of decorative cardstock to size, 5 ¼” x 10”. Fold up at 3” from the bottom.
Step 2
Tie sheer ribbon around the bottom portion of the folder.
Step 3
Print wedding announcement on a 5”x 7” piece of cardstock.
Step 4
Stamp floral image with Memento London Fog at top right and bottom left of invitation.
Step 5
Create a template to cover printed words and spray with Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray.
Step 6
Cut tissue paper to cover invitation.
Step 7
Slide invitation, with tissue cover, into the previously made folder.
Step 8
Stamp floral design on cardstock with StazOn Pigment ink in Piano Black.
Step 9
Using watercolor pen and VersaMagic ink, water-color floral image.
Step 10
With matching die, cut out floral image.
Step 11
Adhere to the bottom portion of folder front, see the example for placement. Try the same design in different color schemes.
Supplies
Imagine
VersaMagic Chalk Ink – Pink Grapefruit, Mango Madness, Tea Leaves, Hint of Pesto, Turquoise Gem, Ocean Depth, Cloud White
I have always loved the look of vellum overlays on wedding invitations and making them yourself is super simple! In today’s video, I’m sharing a few different designs along with different ways to attach the vellum overlays! I hope you all enjoy it!
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate Time: 20 minutes per invitation